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VINCA minor atropurpurea

Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle

Flowers purple-violet, leaves green

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Evergreen - elliptic or lance-shaped leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Height - 10-20cm (4-8in)
Spread - indefinite
Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - prostrate, mat-forming shrub with long, trailing shoots. Produces flowers 2.5-3cm (1-1¼in) across over a long period.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun - for best flowering, in soil that retains moisture.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - can be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth.
Pests & Diseases - fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
Place of origin - garden origin
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - any but very dry
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant